Singer Sir Tom Jones has announced his departure from The Voice UK after being told he would not return as a full-time coach for the upcoming 15th series.
Key facts
- •Sir Tom Jones has been an on-off coach on The Voice UK since 2012.
- •The show confirmed Sir Tom will not return as a full-time coach for series 15.
- •Sir Tom stated he was offered a reduced role that he described as not being involved from the start.
- •The singer mentored three winners during his tenure, including Leanne Mitchell and Ruti Olajugbagbe.
- •Production for the 2027 series of the program was scheduled to begin soon.
Sir Tom Jones, the 86-year-old singer, has stated that ITV fired him from his role as a coach on The Voice UK. The singer, who has been part of the show on and off since its 2012 premiere, expressed that he did not want to leave the program. While the broadcaster informed him of the decision recently, Sir Tom noted that the network had reached the conclusion some time ago.
Reasons for the departure
In a social media post, Sir Tom stated that he was initially told his departure was due to financial difficulties regarding insurance. He noted that the broadcaster later cited a desire to 'refresh' the show with a new coaching line-up as the reason for his removal. ITV offered him a reduced role involving occasional appearances, but the singer stated he was 'not thrilled' about that proposal.
Tenure on the show
Sir Tom has served as a coach on the program for nine years. During his time on the show, he mentored three winning contestants: Leanne Mitchell, Ruti Olajugbagbe, and Anthonia Edwards. In the most recent series, he appeared alongside coaches Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Will.i.am, and Kelly Rowland.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Entertainment & Arts.
